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At the West Shires School of Complementary Health we offer fully professional training courses in many therapies and in Beauty treatments. We also have CPD courses for the professional therapist and General Interest courses and workshops.

01/09/2026

Healthy skin isn’t just about the products we use.

Circulation, hydration, relaxation, stress levels and the health of the underlying tissues all play an important role in how our skin looks and feels.

That’s why Facial Massage & Skincare continues to be such a popular course within our training programme. It gives therapists the confidence to provide treatments that are relaxing, professional and centred around genuine skin health rather than chasing unrealistic beauty standards.

Throughout the course we focus on effective massage techniques, appropriate skincare, client consultation and creating treatments that feel both luxurious and therapeutic.

It’s an excellent choice for therapists wanting to introduce facials into their clinic, as well as those looking to refresh and modernise treatments they already offer.

Clients increasingly value treatments that encourage wellbeing as much as appearance, and this course reflects that perfectly.

If you’re thinking about adding professional facial treatments to your clinic, we’d be delighted to answer any questions you may have.

🌐 https://www.therapytrainingwales.co.uk/facialmassageandskincarecoursewales

16/08/2026

And here it is – our full course calendar for the rest of 2026. 🌿

Over the past few weeks we’ve been sharing a little more about each of these courses individually – not just what we teach, but some of the thinking, experience and philosophy behind the way we teach it.

Now it’s lovely to see the whole programme together.

From foundational training for those beginning their journey in complementary therapies, through to refresher days and more advanced CPD for experienced therapists, there’s quite a variety coming up between September and December.

One of the things I’m particularly proud of at West Shires is that we’re not trying to produce therapists who simply follow a sequence they’ve been taught. Across our different subjects and tutors, we want our students to leave understanding their therapy, feeling comfortable asking questions and, importantly, able to take what they’ve learnt into real practice.

So have a look through the calendar – you might spot something you missed as the individual courses came past your feed!

If you’d like information about any of the courses, prerequisites or availability, just send us a message or take a look at the website.

🌐 https://www.therapytrainingwales.co.uk/

And then… I think we can safely say that’s enough course advertising from us for a little while! 😊

15/08/2026

Indian Head Massage is one of those treatments that can look deceptively simple from the outside.

But there is much more to it than working on the scalp.

A traditional Indian Head Massage treatment incorporates the upper back, shoulders, neck, head and face – areas where many of our clients appreciate focused touch, particularly when everyday life involves long hours at a desk, driving, caring for others or simply very little opportunity to properly switch off.

What makes it particularly useful within complementary therapy practice is its versatility. It can be offered as a treatment in its own right, and the practical skills can also complement the work of therapists who already offer other hands-on therapies.

Our Indian Head Massage course explores the traditional foundations of the therapy alongside plenty of practical experience, helping students develop a treatment that feels considered, flowing and professional.

And while relaxation is certainly an important part of Indian Head Massage, that doesn’t make it “just” a relaxation treatment.

Creating space for someone to stop, settle and receive nurturing therapeutic touch has value in itself.

If Indian Head Massage is something you’d like to add to your therapy practice, all the details can be found on our website

🌐 https://www.therapytrainingwales.co.uk/level3indianheadmassagewales

14/08/2026

Where someone feels their symptoms isn’t always the only place worth looking.

The lower body gives us some particularly good examples of this.

The foot influences how we load through the leg. The hip responds to what is happening above and below it. Movement at the pelvis can alter the demands placed elsewhere. Fascia forms part of this interconnected picture alongside muscles, joints, the nervous system and other tissues.

That doesn’t mean every restriction has a hidden fascial cause – bodies are far more complicated than that.

But it does mean that, as therapists, there is value in looking beyond one isolated area.

Our Lower Body Myofascial Release course builds on our MFR pathway, with practical work focused around the hips, pelvis and lower limbs. We explore hands-on myofascial techniques alongside movement, observation and clinical reasoning, considering how and when these approaches may be useful within treatment.

For me, this is where further training becomes particularly interesting: not simply collecting more techniques, but developing different ways of thinking about the body in front of you.

If you’ve already begun developing your myofascial work and would like to continue into the lower body, please follow the link

🌐 https://www.therapytrainingwales.co.uk/myofascial-techniques-for-lower-body

13/08/2026

Reiki Level 1 is often just the beginning of someone’s relationship with Reiki.

After that initial training, there is time to practise, reflect and become more familiar with what Reiki means within your own life and, for some, within the work they offer to others.

Reiki Level 2 is the natural progression from those foundations.

During the course we build on the practices introduced at Level 1, introduce the Level 2 symbols and explore their traditional uses, while giving students the opportunity to develop their practice further in a relaxed and supportive environment.

One of the things we value at West Shires is allowing space for different experiences and perspectives. Reiki is a traditional complementary practice, and we teach it as such – respectfully, without feeling the need to make exaggerated promises about what it can do.

For some students, Level 2 forms part of their professional development. For others, the motivation is entirely personal. Both are equally valid reasons to continue learning.

If you’ve completed Reiki Level 1 and feel that you’re ready to continue, you can sign up through the website

🌐 https://www.therapytrainingwales.co.uk/reikitrainingwales

12/08/2026

The longer you work as a massage therapist, the more you realise that no two bodies really ask for the same treatment.

A familiar sequence can be a useful foundation, but experienced practice often means knowing when to change it – when to slow down, work differently, introduce another technique or leave something alone altogether.

Our Advanced Massage Skills course is designed for qualified therapists who want to broaden the way they work and develop a more adaptable approach to treatment.

Across three days, we explore a wider range of hands-on techniques and, importantly, how they can be incorporated into massage rather than simply learnt in isolation.

It’s about developing your practical toolkit, but also your decision-making as a therapist: considering what you are feeling beneath your hands, what the client is presenting with and what may be most appropriate on that particular day.

Because advanced massage isn’t necessarily about doing more.

Often, it’s about having more options – and knowing when to use them.

If you feel ready to explore beyond your usual massage approach, take a look at our website

🌐 https://www.therapytrainingwales.co.uk/adcanced-massage-skills

11/08/2026

Sometimes it isn’t about learning something new. Sometimes it’s about reconnecting with skills you already have.

Therapists step away from massage for all sorts of reasons. Career changes, family commitments, illness, or simply moving into a different area of complementary therapy can mean that hands-on massage hasn’t been part of everyday practice for a while.

Your qualification hasn’t disappeared – but it’s completely understandable if your confidence feels a little rusty.

Our Massage Refresher is designed for qualified therapists who want some dedicated time to revisit their practical skills in a supportive environment. We’ll look again at core massage techniques, treatment flow, body mechanics and safe, effective practice, with plenty of opportunity to practise and ask the questions that inevitably crop up once you get your hands working again.

There’s no expectation that you should remember everything perfectly before you walk through the door.

Sometimes a day spent revisiting the foundations is exactly what’s needed to feel ready to use them again.

If this sounds like where you are at the moment, follow the link for details

🌐 https://www.therapytrainingwales.co.uk/massage-refresher

10/08/2026

I know I used to know this…”

It’s something we hear surprisingly often from therapists returning to a skill they haven’t used for a while.

You may still recognise the reflexes, remember much of your sequence and understand the principles of reflexology – but when you haven’t practised regularly, it can be difficult to trust what you remember.

That’s exactly what a refresher course is for.

Our Reflexology Refresher gives previously qualified reflexologists the opportunity to revisit their practical skills without the pressure of feeling they should already have all the answers.

We’ll return to treatment techniques and sequence, consultation and safe practice, with plenty of hands-on time to help everything begin to feel familiar again.

And often, it comes back more quickly than you expect.

There’s absolutely nothing unprofessional about refreshing a qualification you haven’t used for some time. In fact, recognising when you would benefit from revisiting your skills before returning to practice is a very professional decision to make.

If your reflexology qualification has been sitting quietly in the background for a while, this could be a lovely way to bring it back into use.

🌐 https://www.therapytrainingwales.co.uk/reflexology-refresher

09/08/2026

Few treatments encourage clients to slow down quite like Ear Candling.

Many people arrive expecting dramatic claims about what it can “do”, but one of the first things we discuss on the course is separating myth from reality.

Ear Candling isn’t about removing wax or making unrealistic promises. Instead, it’s a wonderfully relaxing therapy that many clients enjoy as part of a holistic wellbeing routine. Combined with thoughtful consultation and appropriate aftercare, it can become a valuable addition to an existing therapy practice.

Our tutors focus on teaching the evidence-informed approach alongside safe application, client communication and integrating the treatment into a wider holistic session.

Sometimes the simplest therapies remind us that helping someone relax, unwind and feel cared for can be just as valuable as any technical intervention.

If Ear Candling has been on your CPD wish list, we’d be delighted to teach you.

🌐 https://www.therapytrainingwales.co.uk/thermo-auricular-ear-candling

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West Shires School Of Complementary Health, Better Health & Wellbeing Hub, Building 1, Parc Dewi Sant
Carmarthen
SA313HB

Website

http://www.therapytrainingwales.co.uk/

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